The Bobcat Bulletin

We had a great first week back from spring break, and the beautiful weather made it even better! It has been so nice to see our students back in action and our building full of energy again.

As we continue celebrating Autism Awareness Month, RTM Tops Shop is hosting a quick flash sale this weekend on autism awareness shirts. All proceeds will benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation. This is a meaningful way to support an important cause while showing your Bobcat pride. District-wide, students and staff will be wearing these shirts on April 24th to show our collective support.

We are incredibly proud of our Bobcat Choir, who will be performing the National Anthem at the Phillies game on April 14th. Whether you are joining us at the game or cheering from home, it is sure to be a special moment for our students.

We are also looking forward to our Art Show on April 16th, where our students’ creativity will be on full display. Be sure to stop by and celebrate the amazing work of our young artists.

Field Day is right around the corner, and we are excited to share that there will be a t-shirt swap this year at the art show. In addition, our online PTG Spirit Shop will be launching soon. More information will be coming, but one important update is that the shirts will no longer say “Field Day” or include a year. Instead, they will feature a general ILES design so they can be worn any time.

Tomorrow night at 7:00 PM, I will be sending a yearbook reminder. Please mark your calendars and set your alarms. If you do not receive an email from me at 7:00 PM on April 12th, that means you have NOT already ordered a yearbook.

It is shaping up to be another fantastic week at ILES!

-Michelle Britton

APRIL

• 13 | Autism Awareness T-Shirt Orders Due - ORDER HERE
• 14 | Bobcat Choir Performs at the Phillies Game, 6:40 p.m.
• 16 | Fifth Grade Field Trip
• 16 | Art Show, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• 17 | Fifth Grade Playground Picture, 10:45 a.m.
• 21, 22 & 24 | ELA PSSA, Grades 3-5
• 22 | PTG Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
• 24 | Autism Awareness T-Shirt Day
• 24 & 25 | Poem In Your Pocket
• 28 & 29 | Math PSSA, Grades 3-5
• 28 | STEAM Club at Middletown Free Library, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
• 30 | Science PSSA, Grade 5
• 30 | April Birthday Bash

MAY

• 1 | Science PSSA, Grade
• 1 | May Bobcat Pride Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.

Join us for light refreshments as you wander through the school hallways admiring the art created by our students. There is even a fun contest for the kids and every grade will have a winner! It should be a fun night for all.

There will be a spirit wear swap at the Art Show in preparation for Field Day. Donations will be collected in the main office.

Please Note: The PTG is in the process of getting an online store up and running. More information about the online store will be sent separately this week.

On Thursday, March 26th, Indian Lane's two Reading Olympics teams competed at the county-wide event organized by the DCIU. Both our Bobcat teams earned blue ribbons for earning more than 50 points for correctly answering comprehension questions after reading the 45 books on the list. Congratulations to the "Literary Legends" and the "Reading Rebels."

Hello Parents! Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8th! Please see the schedule and links below and help the PTG thank our amazing teachers and staff who work so hard with our kids each day! We have listed below the activities planned throughout the week.

Monday 5/4- Each staff member will be given a flower with a thank you ribbon delivered to them by members of the student council at the beginning of the day!

Thankful Tuesday 5/5 - If you or your child would like to write a note or card, staff and teachers would love to get some today!

Wednesday 5/6 - PTG will be stocking the teachers lounge with drinks and grab and go snacks and treats.

Thursday 5/7 - Catered lunch for staff from El Fuego (one of our Indian Lane Families Restaurants). We are continuing the tradition of giving out gift cards. PTG will be collecting gift card donations.

Link to Gift Card Donation Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054FA5A62AA2F94-63400703-iles

Friday 5/8 - Bagels, Donuts & Coffee provided for the staff.

THANK YOU SO MUCH - and any questions or to help out with the activities / preparation for teacher appreciation week, you can email gennahart13@gmail.com.

We couldn't do all of this without your help!

LAXAPALOOZA 2026 will be held on Saturday April 25, 2026! We are still looking for some extra help - Laxapalooza 2026 Volunteers. We have a great committee, a few new ideas, and are looking forward to a fun event for all! Unable to attend but still want to show your support? Laxapalooza Donations.

We are also thrilled to announce that this year's schedule will look a little different, as we will start the celebration Friday Night with our Men's Annual Alumni Game on April 24th at 6:30 pm at the Lou Scott Stadium, followed by a reception at the Sterling Pig in Media. Saturday's events will begin with Optimist games starting at 9 am and wrap up with the Penncrest Boys Varsity game at 5:15 pm. Also new this year, we will celebrate Penncrest Lacrosse: past, present and future. We are offering two separate raffles to serve as an Honorary Team Captain during the Boys Varsity game. One Penncrest alum player or coach (men or women) will be selected to represent the PAST as an honorary Captain, as well as one Rose Tree Optimist Lacrosse player (girl or boy) showing the FUTURE. They will be on the sidelines during face-off, alongside the PRESENT, current Penncrest Boys Lacrosse Team. All proceeds benefit the "NK Smiles Scholarship Fund" given to deserving Penncrest seniors. For more information please visit optimistlacrosse.com.

NK SMILES LAXAPALOOZA 2026

Join us for a day of lacrosse games, food raffles...
Saturday April 25, 2026 at Penncrest High School

All proceeds benefit "NK Smiles" Scholarship

We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Poem in Your Pocket (PIYP) will take place Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 in celebration of National Poetry Month. This community event is organized each April by our teacher-librarians.

PIYP gives students and community members the opportunity to share a short poem at participating local businesses in exchange for a small treat generously provided by those businesses. The event is inclusive and flexible—students choose their own poem, practice it, and decide which businesses they would like to visit.

More details and a list of participating businesses will be available soon.

Poetry Café is an opportunity for students to practice important speaking and listening skills in a fun and positive way. Students are also exposed to an appreciation of poetry and creativity. We hope you can make it to our Poetry Café to hear the children read their favorite published poems and/or original poems in our wonderful library. It's a café, so there will be snacks, too. Guests are encouraged to bring poems to share. The kids absolutely love this part! Email Mrs. Hatton at thatton@rtmsd.org with any questions.

Springton Lake Middle School has shared several important dates to help 5th grade students and families prepare for the transition to 6th grade. Upcoming events include a 5th Grade Parent Meeting on Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00 PM, followed by the 5th Grade Visitation on Tuesday, May 26th from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

In August, students will have opportunities to become familiar with the school through 6th Grade Transition Camp on Tuesday, August 11th or Tuesday, August 18th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Families are also invited to the Schedule Release Party on Thursday, August 13th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The Springton Lake Open House for all grades will be held Thursday, August 27th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and the first day of school for 6th grade students will be Monday, August 31st from 7:55 AM to 3:00 PM.

These events are designed to help students feel comfortable and confident as they begin their journey at Springton Lake.

Every child at Indian Lane is a BOBCAT & we want to celebrate with each of you. Families are invited to sign up to attend ONE Bobcat Pride Breakfast during the 2025-2026 school year. Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but please only sign up for the IL student(s) on the sheet. Each student should take one spot on the sign up sheet. The Breakfast are held from 8:00 - 8:40 a.m. in the Indian Lane cafeteria.

1. Go to: https://indianlaneptg.membershiptoolkit.com/

2. Create your account. Select Create Account and fill in your name, email, and password.

3. Verify your email. Click verify my email and then check your inbox for the link.

   • The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive it, check your spam or junk folders.

4. Log back in. Once your email is verified, return to the site and complete your registration.

5. Enter your information. Fill in the Parent/Family and Student details.

6. Update your child’s information. Make sure you select the correct grade and homeroom teacher so you receive classroom party and volunteer communications.

   • If your child has a special education teacher, please do not select that teacher unless your child’s homeroom is physically in that classroom.

7. Set your preferences. Complete the Directory/Publish section to choose what information is visible to others.

8. Finish up. Once these steps are complete, you will have full access to the directory.

📌 Tip: Once the Primary Account is set up, you can invite another parent or guardian by email so they can create their own login while still being connected to your family account.

Apple users: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/membership-toolkit/id912169276?platform=iphone

A few quick links to keep handy:

• Our school website: Indian Lane
• If your student is sick please submit Absence Form
• For an educational trip: Pre-Planned Absence Request
• Breakfast and Lunch Menus - Nutrislice / to check your student's account: MySchoolBucks
• You may follow the bus routes and check for transportation updates at MyRide360

Grades 1st - 5th 8:50 am - 3:30 pm

AM Kindergarten 8:50 am - 11:25 am

PM Kindergarten 12:55 pm - 3:30 pm

Email: mbritton@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org/Domain/9
Location: 309 South Old Middletown Road, Media, PA, USA
Phone: 610-627-7100